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Australia - Ceramic Tile - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 30, 2023

Significant Rise in Australia's Ceramic Tile Imports Reaches $31M in August 2023

Australia Ceramic Tile Imports

Ceramic tile imports into Australia soared to 4M square meters in August 2023, with an increase of 21% compared with July 2023 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 with an increase of 57% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 4.3M square meters. From February 2023 to August 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports rose to $31M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when imports increased by 46% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 50M square meters in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.Australia Ceramic Tile Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Ceramic Tile in Australia (million USD)
Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023
China28.323.122.324.915.624.310.915.414.715.018.716.418.8
Italy9.87.36.37.64.96.96.05.65.65.77.16.56.5
Spain7.34.62.83.22.42.83.32.12.72.63.53.72.9
India0.91.00.90.80.61.00.60.50.80.61.00.90.8
Malaysia0.50.70.60.60.20.50.40.50.50.60.50.50.6
Others2.93.83.22.92.32.71.42.02.21.91.91.91.9
Total49.740.536.040.026.138.122.826.026.426.332.729.931.4

Imports by Country

In August 2023, China (2.8M square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Australia, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (346K square meters), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (273K square meters), with a 6.7% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.3% per month) and Spain (-0.1% per month).

In value terms, China ($19M) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Australia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($6.5M), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.1% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Italy (-3.4% per month) and Spain (-7.5% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In August 2023, the ceramic tile price amounted to $7.8 per square meter (CIF, Australia), shrinking by -13.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 16% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $12.1 per square meter in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($18.7 per square meter), while the price for Japan ($2.1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ceramic tile market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 23311000 -
  • Prodcom 23311010 - Unglazed ceramic mosaic tiles, cubes and similar articles, w ith a surface area < .49 cm.
  • Prodcom 23311020 - Glazed ceramic mosaic tiles, cubes and similar articles, with a surface area < .49 cm.
  • Prodcom 23311030 -
  • Prodcom 23311050 - Unglazed ceramic and stoneware flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, unglazed ceramic and stoneware mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing
  • Prodcom 23311053 -
  • Prodcom 23311057 -
  • Prodcom 23311071 - Glazed ceramic double tiles of the spaltplatten type
  • Prodcom 23311073 - Glazed stoneware flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, with a face of > .90 cm.
  • Prodcom 23311075 - Glazed earthenware or fine pottery ceramic flags and paving, h earth or wall tiles, with a face of > .90 cm.
  • Prodcom 23311079 - Glazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles excluding double tiles of the spaltplatten type, stoneware, e arthenware or fine pottery flags, paving or tiles with a face of not > .90 cm.

Country coverage:

  • Australia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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